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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Norton, West Sussex
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Norton and across West Sussex.
- Ad shoots
- Base catering
- Extended shoot days
Film set catering for Norton
Film set catering in Norton, carved to order
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. For milestone days on set and long shoot days, we can cook a vegan option, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes for your crew.
For a shoot in a place like Norton, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Norton (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook. On a winter shoot near Norton, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Norton, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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FAQs for Norton
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Norton close to London?
About 52 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you go to remote locations?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for crew who don’t eat pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We serve quickly on the call.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why choose a hog roast in Norton?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Norton
We bring everything we need.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Norton. Here are some of the most popular:
- Historic house shoots
- Base catering
- Wrap parties
- Crew appreciation lunches
Among the historic houses close to Norton are Goodwood House (2.9 miles north-west). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
What affects the price in Norton
We work out each quote from:
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Shooting in Norton: unit bases and access
Norton is about 4 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Norton, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 24 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Barnham station, about 2.3 miles south-east. Norton is about 52 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Norton is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
For shoots in PO20, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Other places close to Norton we cover include Crockerhill (1 mile north-west), East Hampnett (1 mile west), Nyton (1 mile south-east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south) and Westergate (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (12 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
A little further out are St Richard's Hospital (3.9 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.1 miles south).
- Local schools include Eastergate CofE Primary School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Winterton Arms Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Where the roaster can go in Norton
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Sign-off from the location
- A named contact at base
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
Nearby places to Norton
More for events in Norton
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away